Southern Illinois Salukis @ Indiana State Sycamores
Swope scores 22 as Indiana State defeats Southern Illinois 77-48
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Isaiah Swope had 22 points in Indiana State's 77-48 victory over Southern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Swope had six rebounds for the Sycamores (6-1). Xavier Bledson scored 17 points, going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line. Julian Larry went 5 of 11 from the field to finish with 12 points.
Clarence Rupert led the Salukis (4-2) in scoring, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Xavier Johnson added 16 points and two blocks for Southern Illinois. Trey Miller also had seven points.
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Game Information
Terre Haute, IN
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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